The countdown is on for the Women in Travel Awards 2026, with just one week remaining to submit on-time entries before the Friday, 25 September deadline.
The awards celebrate the women shaping Australia’s travel industry, recognising achievements across a range of sectors, from travel advisors and rising stars to marketers, sales leaders, executives and the industry’s unsung heroes.
This year’s theme, Never Too Much, celebrates women who refuse to apologise for their ambition, passion and drive, encouraging them to embrace their achievements and put themselves forward for recognition.
The 2026 awards also introduce two new categories, Travel Advisor of the Year and Unsung Hero, recognising both frontline excellence and the individuals making a difference behind the scenes.
Industry professionals are encouraged to nominate themselves, a colleague or someone whose contribution to the travel industry deserves recognition.
There is no fee to enter, with on-time submissions closing on Friday, 25 September. Late entries will be accepted until Friday, 2 October.
The Women in Travel Awards 2026 will take place on Wednesday, 2 December, at ivy Sydney, bringing together industry leaders and professionals for an evening celebrating the achievements of women across the sector.
Enter the Women in Travel Awards 2026 HERE.
Key dates
Monday 20 July – Entries open
Friday, 25 September – On-time entries close
Friday, 2 October – Late entries close
Tuesday, 3 November – Last chance for early bird tickets
Wednesday, 4 November – Finalists announced
Wednesday, 2 December – Awards night
Winners will be revealed at our glamorous awards ceremony at The Ivy, Sydney. The evening will also see the unveiling of the 2026 Women in Travel Power List and the crowning of the 2026 Woman of the Year.
Entry criteria, nomination details and the full list of 2025 winners are available now on the Women in Travel website HERE.
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